Damage at Post Falls, Athol libraries could near $1 million

Several months expected to repair weather-related destruction

The catastrophic damage caused by freezing in the Post Falls and Athol Library buildings is estimated to take four to six months to repair.

A grainy sonar image reignites excitement and skepticism over Earhart's final flight

A 16-person crew began a roughly 100-day search in September 2023, scanning over 5,200 square miles of seafloor.

PREP BOYS BASKETBALL: Coeur d'Alene clinches league title

“The kids are pretty excited, when we sat down before the season and talked about season goals, winning the league outright was the first goal, and we checked that off,” Coeur d’Alene coach Jon Adams said. “I'm proud of these kids; we’re pretty laser-focused on what we’re trying to achieve.”

PREP GIRLS BASKETBALL: Waddington ties school record in Lake City romp

Waddington tied the previous mark held by Sydney Butler, who scored 34 points against Cheney on Dec. 16, 2008.

Youth Sports Jan. 31, 2024

Scores, news, results from local youth teams, leagues, etc.

A man of honor

Duane Severson received Quilt of Valor for military service in Korea

The 89-year-old Severson received a Quilt of Valor on Saturday before about 30 people at Brookdale, a senior living community

NW Specialty, Providence expand pregnancy care in NI

Hospitals collaborate for easier access to advanced perinatal care

Northwest Specialty Hospital and Providence are working together to bring advanced imaging and perinatal services to North Idaho so local families won’t have to travel for specialty care.

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We have heard about genetics for decades, but now we are hearing more about epigenetics. Many don’t understand the difference, and more importantly, why it even matters. Understanding epigenetics allows us to have an impact on how it can affect our lives.

Carl Hammons, 71

Carl Alan Hammons passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, after a seven-month battle with cancer.

Idaho prep boys basketball media poll Jan. 31, 2024

How the state's media voted this week.

BANDUCCI: ‘An immature person’

A Jan. 26 Coeur d’Alene Press article again exposed Todd Banducci as an immature person. He recently accused a fellow NIC trustee of being asinine, even calling her a “jackass.” He went on to call other trustees “lunatics” just because he couldn’t get his way. Is this guy 12 years old?

Legals for January, 31 2024

Space shuttle Endeavour hoisted for display in launch configuration at Los Angeles science museum

All parts of the vertical launch configuration are authentic components of the shuttle system

PREP BASKETBALL: Timberlake girls fall to Sandpoint in defensive battle

“It was a great defensive effort tonight," Sandpoint coach Will Love said. "I was telling the girls after the game that if you can hold a Timberlake team to 35, it's a really big accomplishment."

VETERANS PRESS: Cd'A VA Clinic offers medical help to local veterans

The Coeur d’Alene VA Community Based Out Clinic (CBOC) has been a clear comfort for many veterans since it opened in August 2014. This VA Clinic offers a range of primary care and specialty health services including nutrition counseling and laboratory, eyeglass and prosthetics services. For veterans with type 1 or 2 diabetes, they can provide insulin therapy and other necessary survival and self-management skills. They also provide addiction counseling and combat related post-traumatic stress counseling. Another important service is a substance abuse treatment program. The CBOC can pay for and fill prescriptions up to a 14-day supply.

Silver Valley Sports Recap: Jan. 22-28

Silver Valley teams navigate busy week and winter seasons draw near the end.

Gas prices continue to fall

The Gem State, which often ranks between seventh and ninth place in the country for most expensive fuel, ranks 29th

VETERANS PRESS: Area veterans respond: 'How do you rate your VA care?'

Editor's note: Darrel was asked to interview a few veterans that were using VA health care in the Spokane area. The following are some of the results from those interviews.

VETERANS PRESS: Views from a veteran hospital waiting room

I recently spent some time in the “waiting room” for some lab work at Mann-Grandstaff Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Spokane, Wash., VAMC.

VETERANS PRESS: Telehealth expands access to quality care for veterans

Did you know around 1-in-3 veterans who receive VA care access receive part of that care through telehealth? The VA is celebrating how telehealth has increased access to care for veterans.